Nature patiently waits and we have only to turn back to her to find relief from our suffering – Dr Bach

Another Year, Another Giveaway!

It’s hard to believe it but somehow another year has rolled around and Whispering Earth celebrates its second birthday today. So once again I would like to mark the occasion with a brief retrospective of my highlights from the year past and another little giveaway. I couldn’t decide which of them to offer so I have settled on two small gifts, both seasonal in their own way.

Firstly, as it is Valentine’s day, I will be giving away a 20ml dropper bottle of organic rose otto essential oil blended with organic jojoba at 2.5%. This can be used as an addition to massage blends or face oils or rubbed into the neck as perfume. However I most recommend you use a few drops massaged over the heart area in a gentle circular motion as a meditative and nurturing way to relax, encourage deep breathing and open your heart. As you may know, rose otto is the most expensive essential oil in the world and 500 roses go into making just the amount that is found in this blend. Therefore it is so important to use rose, or any oil, with the awareness of how precious it is and with every drop valued as a gift from nature.

As the snow is only just beginning to melt here I thought I would offer an A4 sized print of my Winter Solstice picture as an alternative for those who would prefer it. It was painted last winter when the snow lay thick on the ground and we were unable to get to work for several days.

To enter the giveaway just leave a comment below this post with your name and the item you would like to win. I will pull two names from the hat in a weeks time. As both items are light I am happy to send them abroad.

Now I shall turn back, briefly, and remember the highlights of a year spent in nature; connecting, observing, harvesting, writing and rejoicing in the many gifts and subtle lessons she brings.

I do so hope you have enjoyed at least a few of the posts I have shared over the year and I hope this next year will be just as magical.

I would like to round up by sharing a poem that I love with you. Part celebration of the natural world and part love poem, it stirs a sigh and a smile from the vast unknown.

Canal Bank Walk by Patrick Kavanagh

Leafy-with-love banks and the green waters of the canal
Pouring redemption for me, that I do
The will of God, wallow in the habitual, the banal,
Grow with nature again as before I grew.
The bright stick trapped, the breeze adding a third
Party to the couple kissing on an old seat,
And a bird gathering materials for the nest for the Word
Eloquently new and abandoned to its delirious beat.
O unworn world enrapture me, encapture me in a web
Of fabulous grass and eternal voices by a beech,
Feed the gaping need of my senses, give me ad lib
To pray unselfconsciously with overflowing speech
For this soul needs to be honoured with a new dress woven
From green and blue things and arguments that cannot be proven.

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Your year has been so inspirational! I thank you sooo much for sharing it with us dear Lucinda! What a nice poem!Rose Otto is on the top of my wish list this year, as it is my number one herb to learn in depth with my Springfield Sanctuary Apprenticeship, but…. I can’t help myself, I would like to throw my hat in the ring on your gorgeous, adorable print! When I enlarged it I got joy tears, it is so beautiful, just like you! love and hugs xoxox thank you for the opportunity!

Thank you so much Leslie. Your lovely comment bought me joy tears too! I will remember to forward you any rose info that I come across.
Thank you again for continuing to visit this blog and all your supportive words. xxx

I haven’t been following you long, but I am so glad I found your blog. I loved your cream series. Thank you so much for sharing. Both giveaways are amazing, but if I *have* to choose, I would love your rose otto – thank you! –S

I use a dropperful of rose otto EO when I make the lucious face cream to use. Feels and smells luxurious.
Please add my name for the rose otto giveaway. How awesome for you to do that. I love your posts and newsletters.
Thank you and Blessings.

I love your posts. This is a reminder to go back and review what I may have missed this year : ) Your artwork is beautiful and inspiring, but I would love to try your rose otto essential oil blend. Rose has been my ally this year with all sorts of wonderful discoveries. Thank you for sharing your joy of plants and your photos as well. ~~Bright Blessings~~

Lucinda, I’ve really enjoyed following your posts (have been following for most of the year). They always help me to stop and be in the moment – for a moment. I would also like to throw my hat in the ring – and am happy with either the ring or the essential oil. Looking forward to the year that’s coming…

Hi Lucinda, I have so enjoyed your blog since I found it – so beautiful and inspiring, and such useful information. Thank you!
I would love the rose oil, and enjoyed looking at your winter solstice picture.
Enjoy your new year with nature!
Maggie x

Gefeliciteerd! as we would say in The Netherlands. Lucinda, you’re a true inspiration. I’ve been writing for many months now on a novel about nature’s rythm and there have been moments that I’m suffering from a writer’s block. A quick (or long) visit on your blog makes the inspiration flow again. Thanks!

Last year I complemented you on your winter solstice painting. Last Mid Winter I used it as a desktop image and showed my friends and family. They all loved it. Finding your passion is a not the goal, it’s a journey, isn’t it? xxx Anneke

Thank you Anneke. It brings such joy to my heart to read your lovely comment and reflect on how connected we all are. You MUST let me know when your novel is finished. Will there be a translation in English available do you think?
Wishing you all the best xxx

what a lovely idea! Your winter solstice painting is stunning! Since Imbolc we have been spring cleaning and decluttering (or trying too!) and decorating and I have a spot on a newly painted wall that would definitely benefit from such a lovely piece. I’ll keep my fingers crossed!

Hi Jen, Thank you so much. I must say I visited your blog and your leaf jewellery is just gorgeous! I tried to leave a comment but blogger doesn’t seem to like me much!
I’ll add you to the give away and wish you luck.

Hello, Spring is slowly awakening. I enjoy your blog and it inspires me! Thank You for the inspirations and knowledge! Roses are very special and I would love to “throw my hat in the ring” as someone else so nicely put.
I also am impressed by your art work but the smell of roses in this time of winter makes me swoon.
Valeria

Congratulations with the second birthday.
Thank’s for sharing this nice poem Lucinda. Your winter solstice painting is so beautiful but when I have the opportunity I would love the rose oil.
Have a nice day
XXX

Happy Birthday! I love that poem and the richness of its words. I so wish I could write poetry but it takes me thousands of words to get my point across. Thank you also for the richness of your posts. I save them as much for the photography as for the words themselves.

Hi Lisa,
Thank you, that’s lovely to know as sometimes I worry that I get too carried away with my pictures and neglect the info a bit!
It’s a beautiful poem isn’t it. I bought a poetry anthology a few months ago and that and one other were the only poems I liked but it was worth it just for them.

I like the idea of summing up each month and remembering them…very nice. I think I often forget the richness of each day of the year, and remembering with thoughts and images does help. And thanks for the poem…beautiful. I would like to add my wish for the print…it is beautiful!

You are a never ending source of inspiration, knowledge and sanity to me and I will forever be grateful for the day when fate lead me to your blog:) As I’ve been spoiled with your lovely treats already, don’t worry about including me in the give away – though I must say what lovely presents they are! Congratulations on another fabulous year – and here’s to another:)

My sweet flower, thank you again for your loveliness. It was the elder magic that drew us together was it not? I was out photographing the new leaves on the elder this morning, so tiny and fresh!
Here is to another year of blogging and of friendship. 🙂 xxxxx

Hi,
I subscribed to your blog last Spring and have been enjoying it ever since! It’s so lovely to receive a breath of fresh air through my inbox from across the sea. Thanks for the inspiration and education:).

I would like to put in a bid from the rose oil (it was tough to choose between two such sweet gifts!!)
Thank you,
Abigail (from Oregon, USA)

Thank you for the offer to forward any rose info, Lucinda! And btw, I was remiss in even saying congratulations on another fabulous year of blogging and sharing your life’s journey with us all:) I got distracted thinking about all the little critters living in the tree roots and it got me thinking about all the little ones inside the bark and any holes in trees.. you really got me thinking, as usual! lol! big hugs and much love!! xxx

Your blog was the first herbal blog I started reading on a very regular basis. I know I don’t comment much, but I am here. I’ve actually looked at your posts from time to time for reference and enjoy your wonderfully fresh way of writing.

Its so amazing of you to offer a giveaway like this! The first thing that came to my mind was–and has been a lot lately– SEEDS! 🙂 But this is even more wonderful. So count me in! I’ve never smell rose oil before.

Thanks Arya, it’s wonderful to know you are there and enjoying the posts!
Seeds would actually be a lovely idea for a giveaway, though I wonder if there might be restrictions on sending them abroad.
Take care and thanks again for your support. x